Faithful Savior,
I want to live as close to You as I can- moment by moment.
But sometimes I let difficulties distract me from Your Presence with me.
I used to think that my circumstances determined the quality of my life. So I poured my energy into trying to control those situations. I felt happy when things were going well–and sad or upset when things didn’t go my way. I didn’t question this correlation between my circumstances and my feelings. But the Bible tells me that it’s possible to be content in any and every situation.
Help me to put more of my energy into trusting You and enjoying Your Presence. Instead of letting my happiness depend on my circumstances, I long to connect my joy to You and Your precious promises-as You speak to me through Your Word:
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.
I will meet all your needs according to My glorious riches.
Nothing in all creation can separate you from My Love.
In Your beloved Name, Jesus, Amen.
“I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.”
Philippians 4:12
“Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.””
Genesis 28:15
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19
“nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 8:39
Excerpt from Jesus Listens by Sarah Young
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